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Francis P. "Frank" Griffin

Francis P. "Frank" Griffin

Jul 16, 2024

Abington – Francis P. Griffin passed away on July 16 at the age of 66. Frank was born on June 28, 1958 to the late Francis P. and Bridget (Gill) Griffin. He is survived by his children, Francis Griffin, Jr. and Kerri Griffin and his two granddaughters, Stella and Cali. He was a beloved brother to Michael Dorman of...

Susan Manning

Susan Manning

Jul 12, 2024

Susan Elizabeth (Murphy) Manning passed away Friday, July 12 2024 at the Oostermans Rest Home in Melrose. She was 81 years old. Born on June 10 1943 in Boston to Frances and William Murphy the oldest of their three children , she was raised in Cambridge MA. She was a proud graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School's class...

Barbara M. Berger

Barbara M. Berger

Jul 12, 2024

Barbara Mae (Dwight) Berger, of Melrose, passed away on July 12, 2024 at the age of 83. Barbara, or "Nana" as she was affectionately known in her later years, was born in Sanford, ME on September 7, 1940 to the late Ralph and Thelma (Butler) Dwight. In February of 1966, she married John Berger, later to be known as...

Allen B. Hemenway

Allen B. Hemenway

Jul 12, 2024

It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of our dear brother, Allen Blair Hemenway, 70, on July 12th, after a brief illness. Born in Winchester, and raised in Melrose, he was a graduate of Melrose HS, class of 1971. He was predeceased by his parents, Alvin and Norma (Deschenes) Hemenway. He is survived by his...

Richard C. Kelley

Richard C. Kelley

Jul 11, 2024

Richard C. Kelley who was 97 years of age passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2024. He was the beloved husband to the late Jacqueline (Fuchs) Kelley and a loving and caring sibling to Louise Fober and brother William Kelley of Melrose.

Richard was born in Lynn, MA to the late Frank & Eleanor...

Cynthia  A. Augusta - Lake

Cynthia A. Augusta - Lake

Jul 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Cynthia Ann Augusta-lake who left us on July 10, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Originally born and raised in East Boston. Cynthia was born to the late Eva (Billardo) Nappi and Isadore Nappi. She is survived by her devoted brother Joseph Nappi of Florida and brother of the...

Maria  (Guide) Antonuccio

Maria (Guide) Antonuccio

Jul 8, 2024

Maria Antonuccio passed in Melrose, MA on Monday, July 8, at the age of 64.

Maria was born and raised in Winthrop, spending her younger years working at the Singing Cricket and early mornings at the Pizza Center. At age 16 she met the love of her life and late husband, Peter Antonuccio on Winthrop Beach, where...

Norman J. Michaud

Norman J. Michaud

Jul 6, 2024

Norman J. Michaud (Norm) passed away peacefully at home in Melrose, MA on Saturday, July 6, at the age of 86.

He was born and raised in Salem, MA where he remained a long-time and active member of the community even after marrying his wife Kathleen (O'Leary) Michaud, of Melrose.

Norm owned an auto-mechanic business,...

Florence L. Shea

Florence L. Shea

Jul 4, 2024

Florence Shea made the world a kinder and brighter place. We have lost a truly

generous and caring individual.

Florence Louise Shea was born June 15, 1945, in Washington DC to Ethel and George

Shea. Florence grew up in Maryland, New York, New Jersey and Bedford, Massachusetts.

She graduated from Bedford...

Alice M. (Toner) Lank

Alice M. (Toner) Lank

Jul 3, 2024

Alice Mary Lank (Toner), 94, passed away on July 3, 2024, at CareOne at Wilmington. Born on December 5, 1929, in Melrose, MA, she was the cherished daughter of Lawrence and Mary Toner, and sister to Lawrence (Buddy) Toner, Jr. wife of Carroll B. Lank, Jr. all of whom preceded her in death.

Alice attended St. Mary's...

Maureen Ann Mcsweeney

Maureen Ann Mcsweeney

Jul 3, 2024

On July 3, 2024, Maureen A. McSweeney (affectionately known as Moe and MoMo) of Melrose, formerly of Everett, received her angel wings after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Maureen's quiet kindness, unwavering dedication to family, and compassionate spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Maureen was born to the late John...

Carol Ann Young

Carol Ann Young

Jul 1, 2024

Carol Ann (Ford) Young, age 80 of Nokomis FL and formerly of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on July 1, 2024.

Carol was the devoted and loving wife of her husband of 40 years, Richard J. Young of Nokomis FL, also formerly of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Also the cherished daughter...

Chester "Chet" Czarniawski

Chester "Chet" Czarniawski

Jun 30, 2024

Chester "Chet" Czarniawski, passed away peacefully in Peabody on June 30, 2024, leaving behind a void that cannot be filled again, he was 90 years old. Chet was the devoted husband of the late Christine (Weichec) Czarniaswki. The fairy tale began the first time he saw his soon to be wife walking to church, he came home and told...

Barbara Marie Daley

Barbara Marie Daley

Jun 29, 2024

Barbara M. Daley (O'Malley), age 91, of N. Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on January 6, 1933, to George and Mary O'Malley (Powell) in Malden, MA, and immediately brought warmth and joy to the world. She was a 1951 graduate from...

Geraldine M (Ritchie) O'Donnell

Geraldine M (Ritchie) O'Donnell

Jun 26, 2024

Geraldine M (Ritchie) O'Donnell passed away on June 26, 2024 in Melrose at the age of 90.

Geraldine was the loving wife of the late William J. O'Donnell with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. She was also a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Gerry, as she was known by many, loved to crochet, and...

Alice  P. (Geehan) Hall

Alice P. (Geehan) Hall

Jun 25, 2024

Alice Patricia (Geehan) Hall of Revere passed away peacefully on June 25th at home with family by her side at the age of 79. Born to Monica (Haley) Geehan (deceased) and John Geehan (deceased) of Melrose, Alice was one of 12 children. Survived by her four children, John H. Hall Jr., Victoria Bevins, Bridget Argo and Jennifer Morneault. She...

Bernadine  R. (Dargan)  Wall

Bernadine R. (Dargan) Wall

Jun 21, 2024

Bernadine Rita Wall passed away at Mass General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday June 21, 2024.

Bernadine was a longtime resident of Medford where she lived with her beloved husband John Wall, to whom she was married for 57 beautiful years and raised their 4 boys. Bernadine loved spending time with her family, watching...

Alice A. (Cohan) Mccarthy

Alice A. (Cohan) Mccarthy

Jun 21, 2024

Alice Cohan McCarthy passed away at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth New Hampshire on June 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92.

Alice was born in Boston in 1931 to William Cohan and Laura Travers Cohan. She was predeceased by her older brother William "Billy" Cohan and younger sister, Barbara "Babs"...

Deborah  J. (Mountford) Pinkney

Deborah J. (Mountford) Pinkney

Jun 18, 2024

Deborah J (née Mountford) Pinkney passed away at the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Derry N.H on June 18, 2024 at the age of 84. Longtime resident of Melrose. She was the loving daughter of Robert & Sophie (Buxton) Mountford. She married the late Robert C Pinkney at St. Mary's Church in Melrose, on December 5, 1956....

John H. Fernekees

John H. Fernekees

Jun 17, 2024

John Harvey Fernekees 1941-2024

John Harvey Fernekees, of Melrose MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the age of 82.

Beloved husband, father and papa. Survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Annelle (DiMinico) Fernekees. Loving father of Heidi Salois, of Newton, NH, Danielle...

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